Welcome to the 2024 Compagnia Mercantile d'Oltremare ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) questionnaire.
We greatly value the time and attention you will devote to helping us improve our ESG practices and build together a more sustainable future.
Thank you for your cooperation.
On a scale of 1 to 5, what is your level of involvement in each topic?
On a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think our commitment to these issues could have a positive or negative impact on your business?
QUESTION-B, Specify Impact: (i.e.: Positive, Negative, Actual, Potential, Formal, Informal, Direct, Indirect, ...)
1 - COMBACTING CLIMATE CHANGE
By contrast to climate change we mean: the adoption of measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as rational use of energy and investments in low-CO2 technologies.
2 - CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Reducing waste, recycling packaging materials and valorising by-products to minimise environmental impact, including packaging sustainability.
3 - LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION and EFFICIENCY
Reducing the environmental impact of logistics by optimizing transportation and using more efficient packaging.
4 - PREOTECTION and PROMOTION of BIODIVERSITY
Adoption of agricultural practices that respect biodiversity and contribute to the conservation of ecosystems.
5 - SUPPLIER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Evaluate the environmental impact of suppliers to select the most sustainable ones.
6 - SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Development of food products with sustainable production processes that prioritize efficient water management, waste reduction, protection of biodiversity and compliance with environmental regulations.
7 - FOOD LOSSES and WASTE
Actively take charge of reducing food waste, involving suppliers and partners.
8 - FOOD QUALITY and SAFETY
To be a reliable and competent partner and contribute to the health and well-being of the individual through the production of healthy and safe food products, made according to excellent quality standards (e.g. IFS, BRC).
9 - RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN
It involves all actors in the supply chain, from farmers to packaging suppliers, ensuring transparency, sustainability and respect for human rights.
10 - RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT and INNOVATION
Emphasis on research, partnerships and continuous learning opportunities to create a model of balance between economic development and environmental sustainability.
11 - TRACEABILITY
Guarantee of product traceability along the entire supply chain, from raw materials to the finished product, to ensure food quality and safety.
12 - STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Stakeholder engagement means: importance given to the activity of involving the company's key interlocutors on material issues.
13 - RESPONSIBLE COMMUNICATION
Clear and transparent communication to consumers on aspects related to sustainability, product quality and the social impact of the company. Transparency in communication to avoid misleading marketing strategies.
14 - BUSINESS ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Business ethics and integrity means: pursuing the goal of combining profitability and competitiveness with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Importance given to anti-corruption policies and procedures.
15 - ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Economic and financial sustainability means the rational use of resources in a way that does not compromise the ability of the resources themselves to continue to produce value over time. Importance given to the economic value directly and indirectly generated and distributed. Importance given to the financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change.
16 - SUPPORT for LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Creating opportunities for growth and development together with the people who live in the territories where we operate
17 - WORKERS HEALTH and SAFETY
Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for all employees.
18 - HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Investment in employee training and development to improve skills and motivation.
19 - WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Promoting work-life balance to improve employee well-being.
20 - HUMAN RIGHTS and RESPONSABILITIES in the SUPPLY CHAIN
Ensuring respect for human rights at all stages of production, from harvesting to packaging.
21 - PROMOTION of MADE in ITALY
Valorization of Italian raw materials and local production tradition, strengthening the bond with the territory. For all products made with raw materials of non-Italian origin: importance of production in Italy.
22 - DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION
Promoting diversity and inclusion within the company, regardless of gender, race or origin, creating a more equitable and collaborative work environment.
